Etymology:
Meaning:
Origin:
The concept of the Landwehr originated in the Holy Roman Empire in the 13th century. It was a force of local citizens who defended their territory against invasion or rebellion.
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Etymology Old English land Proto Germanic landuz Indo European lendh to li
Etymology The word earth derives from the Old English word eorþe which itself is d
Etymology The word country is derived from the Old French word cuntree which in turn
Etymology The word storm comes from the Old English word storm which is thought to
Etymology The word stour has multiple origins Old English stīġ meaning a path
Etymology The word storm comes from the Old English word storm which is thought to
Etymology The word aperitif comes from the Latin verb aperire which means to open
Etymology The word aperitif comes from the French word apéritif which in turn deriv
Etymology The word aperture comes from the Latin word aperire meaning to open Mean
Etymology From Middle English barbikane from Old French barbacane from Late Latin barb
Etymology Origin of the Word Middle English coveren cover from the Old French covr
Covert Etymology Late 16th century via French from Latin coopertus past participle
Etymology Middle English curfeu from Anglo Norman French cuvrefeu from Medieval Lati
Etymology The study of the origin and development of words Meaning Etymology is derive
Etymology Old French garite meaning shelter or small room Late Latin garita mea
Etymology The word garment comes from the Old French word garnement which in turn i
Etymology The word garnish comes from the Old French word garnir meaning to supply
Etymology Old French Garret room on top floor Middle French Garret Late Latin Garr
Etymology The word garrison derives from the Middle French word garnison which in tu
Etymology The word guarantee comes from the Old French word garantie which in turn
Etymology The word guaranty comes from the Old French word garantie which in turn co
Etymology Middle English kerechief from Old French couvrechief literally cover
Etymology German Landwehr Land land Wehr defense fortification Meaning
Etymology Latin operculum lid cover Meaning and Origin The word operculum ori
Etymology Latin overtus open uncovered bare Proto Indo European h₁éh₁wer
Etymology From Middle French ouverture from Old French overture from Late Latin obert
Etymology From Middle English pert from Old English pert bright brisk lively proba
Etymology From Middle English warnyng warnynge from Old English wearnung wearnunge
Etymology The word warrant originates from the Old French term warant which in turn
Etymology Warrantee comes from the Old High German weren meaning to protect or to
Etymology The word warranty originates from the Old French word warantie which in tu
Etymology and Meaning The surname Warren is derived from an Old French word warin wh
Etymology The term Wehrmacht is a German word derived from two components Wehr Mea
Etymology The word weird has origins in Old English specifically from the word wyrd
Etymology Old English Mōnandæg Mōna moon dæg day Meaning and Origin Monday
Etymology The word carpenter comes from the Old French word carpentier which in turn
Etymology Origin Old English behaldan from Proto Germanic bihanthaldiz derived fr
Etymology From Middle English trende from Old French trende from Latin trendere to
Etymology Draconian comes from the Latin word dracō meaning dragon or serpent
Etymology The word money comes from the Latin word moneta which was the name of the
Etymology Old English dream Proto Germanic draugmaz Proto Indo European dregh t